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Canon SX610 HS vs Leica M9-P

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Leica M9-P front
Portability
78
Imaging
64
Features
30
Overall
50

Canon SX610 HS vs Leica M9-P Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Older Model is Canon SX600 HS
Leica M9-P
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Introduced June 2011
  • Replaced the Leica M9
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Canon SX610 HS vs Leica M9-P Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX610 HS versus Leica M9-P, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the SX610 HS (20MP) and the M9-P (18MP) is relatively comparable but the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and M9-P (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The SX610 HS was released 3 years after the M9-P which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Leica M9-P being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX610 HS matches up vs the M9-P with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Leica M9-P

 SX610 HS M9-P 
IntroducedJanuary 2015June 2011More modern by 44 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica M9-P over the Canon SX610 HS

 M9-P SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Leica M9-P

 SX610 HS M9-P 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Leica M9-P Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Leica M9-P has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX610 HS versus the M9-P.

Canon SX610 HS vs Leica M9-P size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and M9-P is 93 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Leica M9-P top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Leica M9-P Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and M9-P.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX610 HS due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX610 HS will produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX610 HS vs Leica M9-P sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Leica M9-P Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Leica M9-P Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography details
Leica M9-P Portrait photography details
44
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
70
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Street photography camera
Leica M9-P as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (191g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography highlights
Leica M9-P Sports photography highlights
45
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no liveview feature
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography info
Leica M9-P Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition (191g)
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
54
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography factors
Leica M9-P Landscape photography factors
48
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
60
manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
bad battery power (350 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging information
Leica M9-P Vlogging information
35
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (191g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
9
lack of video recording
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Canon SX610 HS vs Leica M9-P Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Leica M9-P
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSLeica M9-P
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Leica M9-P
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-01-06 2011-06-21
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 5212 x 3472
Max native ISO 3200 2500
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica M
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 59
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 191 grams (0.42 lbs) 600 grams (1.32 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 68
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 854
Other
Battery life 270 shots 350 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $214 $7,995